Hartpury College A Level Environmental Science

Environmental Science

A-level

Consider environmental issues and the actions which affect our environment as a whole. Gain a thorough understanding of the world in which we live and the risks and threats it faces. This scientific subject sits particularly well alongside subjects like Biology, Chemistry and Geography.

Key Information

Course Duration: Two years
Part or Full Time: Full Time
Level of Study: A-levels

Course Overview

Environmental Science will enable you to gain a well informed insight into the environment and the scientific processes that control and affect it.

You'll develop an understanding of how different events and cycles within the environment are interrelated and how they influence subsequent environmental events.

Human impact is considered and strategies that can be used to minimise problems are explored. Environmental Studies encompasses global and local issues and highlights how they are connected.

At Hartpury, we follow the AQA Environmental Science specification. For more information, click here.

GCSE | You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language, as well as:

Grade 6 or above in a science subject or Combined Science.

Course Overview

Course information

Environmental Science will enable you to gain a well informed insight into the environment and the scientific processes that control and affect it.

You'll develop an understanding of how different events and cycles within the environment are interrelated and how they influence subsequent environmental events.

Human impact is considered and strategies that can be used to minimise problems are explored. Environmental Studies encompasses global and local issues and highlights how they are connected.

At Hartpury, we follow the AQA Environmental Science specification. For more information, click here.

Entry requirements

GCSE | You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language, as well as:

Grade 6 or above in a science subject or Combined Science.

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Are you unsure about whether A-levels or a BTEC Diploma are the right choice for you? Find out the key differences and which qualification would best suit your learning style and your career and further study ambitions on our dedicated page.